Tips & Tutorials
A New School Year is a Great Time for Change One of the things I try to encourage people to do before …
Here are my honest considerations as we begin planning for the coming homeschool year. I'd like to share them with you, in hopes that you will be inspired to dig, too!
One of the biggest questions I get asked ALL the time is what is the best curriculum - or even, what is the best curriculum for Christians? This is truly a loaded question. Every family is unique and has different needs. Join me as I walk you through the full process we take each year as I sift through curriculum options for our family!
Narrowing down your homeschool Christian curriculum options isn't an easy task! Learn how in part 3 of our "How to Choose the Best Curriculum" Series!
Inspirational & Lifestyle
Taking care of a home, a husband, and your children is no easy feat. It takes careful planning and consideration to get everything done. But when we reflect on our day, our relationships with our children and others are the truly eternal matters and it takes serious consideration to not allow ourselves to get caught up in all the things that need to be done and to learn to focus on those Jesus has entrusted to us.
Here are my honest considerations as we begin planning for the coming homeschool year. I'd like to share them with you, in hopes that you will be inspired to dig, too!
If you've been homeschooling for a while, I think you'll agree when I say homeschooling is more than a choice... it's a lifestyle. It's choosing a lifestyle of taking your children out of the rat race of competitions, comparison to others, and institutions. It's an opportunity to truly bond as a family unit, to build relationships, and to restore what I truly believe is God's plan for the family... instead of trying to fit our children into the the mold of what society says they should be. It creates opportunities for joy, peace, love, and play. It creates opportunities for discipleship, mentorship, and the building of a deep foundation in their faith (and ours). It's a choice to embrace freedom and simplicity in our homes, every day of our life...
On my mind today…freedom. Freedom in Christ for me and for others. When we don’t allow others the same freedom we have …
Product & Curriculum Reviews
A New School Year is a Great Time for Change One of the things I try to encourage people to do before …
Freedom Homeschooling is an awesome, free resource that has tons of suggestions for free curriculum options by subject. They separate the Christian and Secular (non-religious) options by placing a red “C” next to the Christian-based curriculum options so you can easily find what you’re looking for. They have suggestions for free all-in-one programs here. They also have suggestions for curriculum by grade-level for each subject, which you could use to easily build your own curriculum. It is a great resource for those trying to homeschool on a budget. Giving people these options, all in one convenient place, helps people to have the freedom of picking, choosing, and customizing their homeschool curriculum. It gives people the freedom of choice while still allowing them to have the structure and security that following a curriculum provides.
An Old Fashioned Education is another free homeschooling option. The focus of this program is on teaching scripture and building character. There is a heavy focus on Religious Study using the Catholic Catechism, Hymns, and carefully selected reading material. A 40-week schedule is provided for every grade level from Kindergarten to 12th grade. The lesson plans are available online and most of the reading uses online sources from the public domain. My personal take on this curriculum would be that it would be a great option for those who don’t mind taking the extra time to really invest in their child’s education, especially Biblical teaching (which I believe should be a main focus in homeschooling). It seems to be extremely thorough, and I love all of the focus on scripture and character building. It could be a great option for children who are able to complete their work independently, and especially children who absolutely love reading.
Overview Ambleside Online is a free, Christian curriculum based on a Charlotte Mason style of homeschooling. Their goal is to stay true to …
My Mission
My mission is to empower Christian homeschooling moms to answer God’s call to homeschool their children by giving them the encouragement and resources they need to be successful… or rather, by pointing them to the One who called them.
